NEW YORK: The publisher of the popular The Smurfs’ Village game for the iPhone and iPad has added a warning that virtual items such as “Smurfberries” cost real money — as much as US$100 (RM320) with just two taps on the screen.
An Associated Press story earlier this month revealed how easy it is for kids to buy such virtual items and have them billed to their parents without their knowledge. Like many other free games, Smurfs’ Village makes money by selling the virtual goods to advance play.
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